Committee weighs limits on non‑clinician control of medical practices; providers split A second substitute to SSB 5,387 would tighten rules defining corporate practice of medicine and restrict non‑licensed control over clinical decisions. The Department of Health flagged enforcement costs; physician groups and patient advocates support protections for clinical autonomy while many provider groups and management‑service organizations warn the bill could force practice closures or consolidation.

A heated debate is unfolding over proposed legislation that could redefine who controls medical practices in Washington, pitting patient advocates against providers.

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Committee reviews redraft of H.583 that would bar private‑equity and REIT ownership of certain health facilities A legislative committee examined a strike‑all redraft of H.583 that would prohibit specified private‑equity and real‑estate investment trust ownership structures for health care facilities beginning 01/01/2027, while FQHC leaders warned the proposal could create regulatory conflict and operational strain and a nurse detailed harms tied to private‑equity ownership.

A new legislative proposal could reshape ownership of health care facilities in Vermont, banning private equity and certain for-profit models to protect patient care and community access.

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2/12 The Canadian Medical Association, representing 75,000 physicians, filed a Charter challenge Wednesday. They argue Danielle Smith's draconian legislation violates doctors' freedom of conscience and clinical autonomy.
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